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Q.What are cucurbits? Why it is considered as an important summer vegetable?

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Step 1. The chapter defines cucurbits directly: 'The cucurbits are the vining plants of the family Cucurbitaceae, which include cucumbers, squash, pumpkins, melons and gourds.'

Step 2. Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is singled out as 'an important summer vegetable in all parts of India', originating in India itself and cultivated for at least three thousand years, and grown commonly throughout the country. …

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